Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.24, 1,064 and 384.97
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 709.24, 1,064 and 384.97 is: 577.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
709.24 : 1,064 = 384.97 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
709.24/1,064 = 384.97/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
709.24x = 1,064 × 384.97 - Step 4: Simplify right side
709.24x = 409,608.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 409,608.08/709.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577.53
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